Thailand's Ageing Population

Nakhon ratchasima, Thailand. 17th March 2013 -- An 85-year-old woman pictured in northeastern Thailand. As the average life expectancy rises, and with better medical care, the Thai population is seeing an increase in its seniors, with an estimated 14% expected to be over 60 by 2015. -- Thailand's population is growing older. A WHO bulletin in February 2012 indicated that around 11% of the Thai population was over 60 years old, and expected to reach 14% by 2015. Some suggest that seniors will outnumber children under 15 by 2020.

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